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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22
Ten Kinds of Poor Inner.

The Ontario Farmers Advocate classifes
poor butter as follows
/. The Fodder darors. These are too
well known to need description but the
feed also exercises an influence ON the com
position of the butter, which influences the
the durability well as the taste
=. stable tdHtS Some people call il
the flavor of the cows tail " This failure
arises from a lack Of cleanliness in milking
the neglect of cleaning the udder before
milking, and imperfect straining of the
milk. Without doubt it is the effete mat
ter from the body of the COW that gives the
butter this peculiar flavor, which is intens
fled by allowing the milk TO remain in the
stable atmosphere for an unnecessary length
of time.
Smoky musty yddror.-This condition has
ITS origin IN the setting of the milk or cream
IN an impure atmosphere, principally al
lowing the cream 10 sour in dwelling rooms
where all sorts of necessary and unneces
sary havors are given off, and in erecting
the milk or cream cellars in the neighbor-
hood of stables or other places where all
sorts OF mlasmatic or other obnoxious effiu-
wa are given off, especially in summer.
T. Oity lS0uf-Otgl butter.-According to
all accurately conducted experiments, this
mistake Is entirely due to mismanagement
in souring the cream. 1t is especially no
uceable when, in order to sour the cream
old cream or sour buttermilk has been adj
ded. In all probability the decomposition
of milk sugar into Tactic acid in such cases
takes place in an abnormal manner. Fac
tories IN which the above method of sour
ing the cream had been employed produced
very oily butter, but this condition disap-
peared when the souring process was chang
ed by using fresh sour whole milk.
.. Greasy butter-This condition takes
place after the butter has been stored for
some time, when it partakes of a tallowy or
lardy flavor. At the same time the color
changes white and tallow like particularly
from the covering into the interior, which
can also be observed when the butter is
placed in the sun for some time. The cause
of this failure probably lies in sourng the
cream too much, by which the decompos
ton of the casino and the butter fat IS al
ready far advanced only 10 be afterward
still farther increased. The white color is
probably due TO this advanced decompos-
ton of free fatty acids, which, in their
turn, produce a change in the butter fat
Careful observation Of the souring process.
and scrupulous cleanliness with all the milk
vessels, are the means Of preventing this
undesirable result.
q. Fishy, blubbery butter is a failure OBJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

Nitrogen is the most expensive ingredi-
ent in our artificial fertilizers Though the
atmosphere is by measure nearly four-fifths
nitrogen, agricultural chemists have held
that all, or nearly ALL the nitrogen of plants
was derived from the soil Concerning
this point Prof w. O. Atwater says
The prevalent, though not universal.
opinion among chemists and vegetable
psychologists appears to be that the free
nitrogen of the air is not assimilated by
plants, and that the proportions of com
bned nitrogen ammonia and nitric or
nitrous acids, in the atmosphere are SO mi
mute that the amounts which ordinary
plants could absorb during their growth
must he unimportant. 1t is hence inferred
that the plants obtain no considerable part
of their nitrogen directly from the air,
through their leaves, and that nearly or
quite all must come to them in nitrogen
compounds from the soil, through their
roots.
There are, however, number of CON
slderatiuns in the way of an unreserved ac-
ceptance of this view. 1t is very difficult
to explain how certain plants, the legumes
especially, obtain their nitrogen, if not
from the air That plants may not assim-
Hate considerable quantities of nitrogen
compounds from the air is not absolutely
proven. In the classic experiments of
Boussingault, and of Lawes, Gilbert and
Pugh, which are commonly regarded as
most decisive against the assimilation of
the uncombined nitrogen of the air, the
plants had in the majority of instances,
very inadequate supplies of food, and the
arrangements were such as may, perphaps,
have excluded the action of electricity
which as recent experiments by Berthelot
imply, may effect the assimilation of free
nitrogen.
The following experiments indicate that
some plants, at any rate, may, when grown
under normal conditions, obtain, in some
way, and assimilate, large quantities of at
mospheric nitrogen.
The principal question proposed for
study was this =
May plants, grown under normal condi-
tons, acquire any considerable amount of
nitrogen, free or combined, from the am
bent atmosphere p
The general conclusion is briefly stated
as below -
The plants, peas, grown in nutritve So
lutions exposed to the air, but protected
from rain and dew, contained, at maturity.
much more nitrogen than was supplied them
in nutritive solution and seed Such were
the results of u first series of trials, con
firmed even more strikingly, by second
series the succeeding year. For this excess
of nitrogen there was but one possible
source, namely, the atmosphere
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

ANTIQUITY OF THE POTATO. The fact that
potatoes are indigenous in the Andes region
of South America has been generally ac-
cepted as proof that they were not known
in the Eastern continent until after Column
bus discovered America. They were un-
doubleday introduced into Europe from the
newly discovered continent. and were u
long time even after that in making their
way to popular favor But the Chinese
claim to have had potatoes precisely like
those now grown from time immemurial.
Jesuit missionaries report the potato grow
Ing wild in the western part of China near
Iartary, and it is quite probable that a
plant SO useful To- man was indigenous in
both hemispheres, and used 10y the people
Of each perhaps centuries before either
knew of the existence Of the other. In
some parts Of China potatoes are even more
than rice the main food of the poorer class
of ueople
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

am now a very old man If / live ten wear,
more which it is quite possible / may shall
have been exactly one century in this world 1t
my 80 years have seen and passed through d
great deal. OF course have outhved nearly ui
quite all who started in life with me Although
may be- supposed TO have much of the wisdom that
comes of experience, have found out recently
that one is never too old to learn something new
The weight of mtrmties that naturally attend =,
advanced AN age as mine would seem to be- bur
den enough. but added to this have suffered con
siderably Of late from malaria ] first i-cam,
aware uf the complaint 10y feeling " unusua
fatigue, sense of nervousness, attacks of head
ache, and pains IN the limbs In fact ] may z,
further and say there was not u spot on my bod,
the size Of your thumb-hnil that did not ache
There was bad taste in my mouth, | slept poor
ly, and my appetite was uncertain aud poor
would have chills running up my back, and at
times would have considerable fever NV stou.
ach, too, seemed to be out of order; there woult
ht some distress after eating. and between tn,
periods perspired good deal more than wa.
natural after any unusual eXertion
This state Of things made me uneasy and anN
iuus, and consulted a physician, who prrscrih.d
quininr by the way ] should mention that
had good deal Of aching ia the back, as though
had done hard days work or carried a load
too great for my strength. ltook quinine in larr,
doses fora long while, and with very disastrous
effects. took T. grains a day, and sometimes in
creased the dose 10 80 grains day; and it was moi
long before began To feel the effect of So lnrr,
a quantity of this powerful and dangerous drug
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

! can fertilize my farm more profitably
with grain fed to cows than the same III
cost in commercial fertilizers On farms
adapted to grain raising it may be best 70
do otherwise. All the grain fed was bought
but the oats. ! have never gone into a
nice figuring Of expenses or profits, but
know such farm as mine managed well
will yield a net profit of 500 or more per
acre, aside from supporting "A family.
use the large dry pans with no cooling ap-
paratus and skim the milk early, being
careful of the temperature while churning
The butter is sent to market rs soon as pos
sible, and / trust the consumers call it gilt
edged for it makes good returns, S.
FdsSet, Franklin county, W., in Neic Eng
tdmd Homestead
If the above is from Gardener S. Fasset
Of Enosburgh, Franklin county, member
of the board Of agriculture from 1879 to
1882, there is probably an error in the fig
ures as printed. We cannot believe that he
ever claimed net profit Of 500 or more
per acre from his farm There is a great
deal Of virtue, it is true, in round numbers,
but $1,000 is a rounder number than 500,
and having got up to 500 without having
gone into a nice figuring of expenses and
profits it might as well have been
made $1,000. Seven is, however, num-
her of great prestige in mystic lore,
and might have suggested the homely
amount of 500 net profit per acre in the
absence of any nice figuring of expenses
and profits, though we are inclined to be
leve that the pure and simple, meaning
SO many units Of the federal currency, was
what Mr.. Fassett wrote Possibly the
young graduate of an agricultural college.
who is supposed to revise the Homestead
correspondence, thought the figure : an ev-
ident mistake and added the two ciphers.
But if Mr.. Fassett really claims that such
a farm as his well managed, will yield IA
net profit of 500 per acre, he is only Sj2j
ahead of another former member of the
board of agriculture, whose experience in
farming led him to believe that it was an
easy thing to clear, as he did, $40 per
acre. His principal crop was hay In the
town where he lived hay was usually worth
from s. to SO per ton. Figures cannot
lie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

The venerable gentleman whose letter we here
introduce is the oldest and one Of the most re-
spected citizens Of Bridgeport Conn. ON the oc
casion of his Goth birthday ia March. 1857. nearl,
"A Thousand people of that city personally called
ON Mr. Thompson To offer their congratulations
He has resided IN the house now owned and uccu
pied by him, ON Water street, for about 60 years
His faculties are apparently as strong and crnl
ever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

An old physician, retired from practice having
had placed IN his hands by an East India mission.
AIRY the formula of simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption.
bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and
Lung affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
M thousands of cases, has felt il his duty To- make
II known tu his suffering fellows Actuated by
this motive and desire 10 relieve human suffering
VIII send Tree Of charge 10 all who desire il this
recipe m German, French or English, with full di-
rrctluns Tor preparing and using Sent by mail on
addressing with stamp, naming this paper W A
MOVES, li9 Powers Block, Rochester, n. y 5lis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22
Mexican War Veteran.

The wonderful efficacy OF swift's Specific as a
remedy and cure for rheumatism and all blood dis.
eases has never had more conspicuous Illustration
IMAM this case affords. The candid unsolicited and
emphatic testimony given by the venerable gentle.
man must be accepted as convincing and conclusive.
The writer is prominent citizen of Mississippi The
gentleman to whom Mr.. Martin refers, and to whom
he is indebted for the advice 10 which he owes hi,
inal relief from years OF suffering is Mr. King for
House, at Jackson.
JACKSON, Miss, April 90 1851.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Atlanta Ga:
Gentiemen-l have been invalid pensioner for
forty years. having contracted pulmonary and other
diseases in the Mexican War but not till the LIST OF
March, 1873, did feel any symptoms Of rheumatism.
On that day was suddenly stricken with that dis
ease in both hips and ankles. For twenty DAYS
walked on crutches. Then the pain was less violent
but Il shifted from Joint Joint For weeks would
ne tothly uiSabled either ON one side OF my body
the other. The pain never left me a moment for
eleven years and seven months-that Is from March l.
$50 When was irst attacked, TO October /, lss6
when was cured. During these eleven years Of IN.
iyhse suffering ! tried innumerabe prescriptions
rom various physicians and tried everything sug
gested by friends, hut II ever received the least
heneft from any medicine taken Internally or eI
lrst OF september made arrangements to 20 to Tic
every
other remedy, when accidentally met an old AZ
qualntance Mr.. King now Of the Lawrence House
o. this city He had once been great sufferer from
rheumatism, and, as ! supposed, had been cured
told me that his visit to the Hot Springs was in vain
he found no relief On his return from Hot Springs
he heard for the first time OF the s. s. s. as remedy
Tor rheumatism. He tried It and six bottles made a
complete cure Several years have passed since but
lie has had no return ~ the disease.
Immediately returned 70 try It. In September
took four bottles, and by the first OF October was
MeL-as far as the rheumatism concerned. All
main had disappeared and HAVE NOT FELT A TwISGR
JE IT SINCE.
have no interest In making this statement other
Than the hope that II may direct some other sufferer
Ia sure source OF relief and II 1t has this result
am well rewarded for my trouble. / am very re
spectfully aud truly your friend.
J. NJ. Il. MARTIN
For sale by all druggists. Treatise on Blood and
skin Diseases mailed free
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta Ga
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

HALE's HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25, Soc, q.
GLENHs SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25e.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Cous & Bunions, 26e
HILLS HAIR 4 WHISPER DYE-Black & Brown, Coo
PIXIES TooTHAcHE DROPS cure in Minute, 25c
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are sure cure. SOC
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

OF the Grand Army of the Republic Major Geo
:. Merrill Few remrdirs are better known in hi,
vicinity than sulphur Bttrrs; their sale has h.t.i
very general throughout this section, and the
number of reliable and Well attestrd eases of L,n
rhcal results and recovery by their USE is lurg,
and beyond dispute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

1870 20 W othefs' Mrs. lNsLuW' 5 SOOTH
ING SYRUP should always be used when children
are cutthg teeth IL relieves the little sufferer at
once 4 produces natural quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain, and the little chrrub aWakts
as bright as "A button " Il is very ul.asaut 10
taste. Il suuthes the gums allavs alf pain relieves
Wlhd' regulates the bowels and is the ls.st known
remedy for darrhuAa, whether arising from teeth.
ing or other causes. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

Ely'S Cream Balm was recommended u
me by my druggist as preventive Of hay fever
Have been using it as directed since the 9Th of
August, and have found il a specific for that much
dreaded and lOathsumr disease. For ten wears or
more l have been great sufferer each year from
August 9Th till frost, and have tried many alleged
remedies for its cure; but Ely's Cream Balm is
the only preventive have ever found Hay fever
sufferers ought 10 know of its efficacy. T. B Aims
worth. pmhshnr. fundamentally. Ind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22
In General Debility, Emaein,ion,

Consumption and wasting in children. Scott 5
Emulsion is a most valuable food and medicine
II creates an appetite, strengthens the nervous
system, and builds mp the body. Have. been
highly pleased with ii in CONSUMPTION, scrufula
and wasting Diseases, bronchitis and throat truu-
hles A. Jones, VI. D., Cumersve. Tenn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22
Railroads.
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAIL ROAD

GOING SOUTH
Trains leave Brattel,1ru as follows
jsJ A NJ for Springfield and New York
1910 a. n. for Conn. River L., Millrrs Falls Pal
mtr, New london, Fitchhurg Boston Huusac
Tunnel, etc
$3.50 ?. NJ mail for New York via Springfield and
steamboat train for New York via New London.
connects AZ Mers Fails at G.3I with Fitchlnlf..
train for Boston
BOO =. n express for Springfield and New York
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive In BHttlrhuru.
lO:&i a. N. from New London and New York
ls:sa from MillrIs Falls, liuuslc Tunnel. BIOS
ton, Fitchhurg etc
'1s =. NJ from Springfield New York & Montreal
express
4.N !, A. from Palmer New London and Boston
Bog =. A. from Springfield
1910 p. from Springfield and New York
ll:a T.. n. from New London and Boston via Nil
lrrs Falls. G. + SpAITIDING Suuu
New Lundnn. Onnn InredaN. S..nf n lssl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

luu II find her smiling night and day,
Although at times she is not gay,
Ana should you wonder why you meet
This constant smile. regard her teeth
She only laughs thusc gems a. show.
Which SOZODONI makes white as snow
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22
CARPETS,
MATTINGS,
OIL CLOTHS,
RUGS,
CRUMB CLOTHS,
DOOR MATS,
AND HASSOCKS.

make this sweeping reduction IA price o. rt-
due' my STOCK g. the smallest possible amount
previous &" commencing repairs thus pr.,.rt.u.
rare Opportunity 90 purcha,, genuine first class
goods al ICES, than manufacturers prices ami
wound recommend all "h" have carpets 20 huy
Tor present or future wants To- examine thi. stock
aud make selections al once, l..f,r.. tL,. as.,r,
msut i- broken.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22
Q. J. Pratt'S
Carpet
Department,
SPECIAL
CLOSING OUT SALE.
For the next two WEEKS and previous ~ com.

For the next two WEEKS and previous ~ com.
mrncins repairs ON my store front and Carr.t
rooms ] small offer a special discount OF 10
per cent. from lowest prices uu all grades of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-22

For sale by all druggists. Treatise on Blood and
skin Diseases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.

Nc. % Oae-half acre iot, two story framo
house s8x36. Barn, : Cd VIII, ci tern, te.,
Sl.i00
No 81 Good siS loom two story dwelling
house and lot in D odAs addi' ion, cistsrn. wen,
small iruit- Isl ,s'J
No s.. bs Sain in a two story frame house
on sixth avenue and Twtn'y-seeuud street; good
lot, eo Can be paid for in mon hlv installmen's.
Reuts fof S20 20....-...............-- 60 5,t0
No IS Nice orydwelling on Sixth sve
splendid condition; well, et-teru ana barn; eusv
terms. s..-.-..-......-.----- ...-.-.....- -SEfh
NO. 81 Larce two story brick on Nineteenth
street; larg" attic: basement, furnace well. Cts
tern, gas. wster, b Ith Very large lot 10i
x2l61a good bar and outhOuses. EasT terms
No a. Two story frame on Twentieth street.
between Fifth aud Sixth avenues; lot tJ1lro, o.
easy terms ssInVD
No "a. Two story frame tost $500: lot Sa1s0.
on Seventh avenue below Eleventh st.. q, 900
No. 9s, House and LOT OF Fourteeth ard-a half
street beetween Sew nth an Eighth svenues-
good well, cistern, ee lar, etc. Lot 50x11o. $3.50
No 81. Good residence property on Eleventh
street Good sized lots new addition 10 house;
81 600 down, balance TO suit. g so
No 70 Good property on Second ayenne; iot
worth S3,oi0 will seil for 81 ,925. This Is the big
gest bargain in the city.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15

The best on earth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles, tetter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15

Denman Thompson, the well known hu-
morous actor, performed in Philadelphia one
evening under most trying circumstances.
He had been greatly worried over the news
of the illness of his much beloved little 3-year-
old granddaughter i'll New York city, but
telegram in the afternoon brought tidings of
her improvement, After the curtain was
about to rise, however, a later message an
nouncing the cllild's death was handed to
him and almost prostrated him with grief
Speaking of it, with tears in his eyes, Mr..
Thompson said: "The curtain was rising, the
audience waiting, and with heart heavy
with grief | hid my sorrow, acted my part,
and the audience never knew what that
nights work cost me. There are times when
an actor has to act in mere senses than one
His audience must I've satisfied His sorrows
are his own, not theirs A good actor can
dissimulate under any circumstances got
my first lesson years ago, when my boy lay
lay dead at home and l was feigning hilarity
on the stage New Orleans Times-D Demo-
crat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15
In Dodge's Addition.

Lower than they have ever been offer.
ed. Prices range from $500 to 1915. -
Terms one third cash, balance in two
years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15

We have for sale large three story brick building well To-
Gated and suitable wholesale house of almost descrp
ton Large lot down; balance five years;
will pay purchaser 81 for the of building until Jan
uary 1888. Price 81 600
good two story building in splendid condition. located
right the business of the city Lot 100 feet deep
terms Price :. $4,000
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15

The remains of NJ. Thiers have recently
been removed to new grave at Pere La
Chaise.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15

Oft obscure the road that leads TO health,
Unmarked by board or sign:
Wisdom ayalls not, powerless is wealth
To soothe those aches of trine
But do not despair, with life there hope,
The cloud conceas the sun;
With Pierces avorite Prescription at hand
Your life's full course ma y run.
More truth than poetry in these lines,
as thousands of ladies all over the land
now blooming with health, testify to the
great curative powers of Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription, adapted by much re,
search and careful study to the happy
relief of all those weaknesses and all.
ments peculiar TO females All druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-07-15
LOTS

TERMs $50 to 800 down. bilance lin
three tn five years. Interest only per
cent In one years time these los will
double in value. located as they are.
Only II left.
No. 100. Two los on Eighth avenue, near N Ism
street cars; 41Sl5 each. email payment down;
each ......................- .....-.... $500
No. 1o,. Ten lots ia Chicago or Lower addition.
4 bargain.
No. Ini Four lots in block &. Chicago ldition.
$3.50 In side lots; $3.50 for corner lots fourth
down. balance TO suit.
No i05 b,t i1zbyi40 Sec1ai avenle; Bailey
i Bgyla1 addition, rents fJr 81 I per month. Sat
lsfattorY terms. t2lU0
No. i0j Lot and the east - feet Of lot 2 in
block l. McAaster's addition easy terms. &t00
No. ll1 50 ldid lot Elm rtreet, between
ztfss-tt tt intT--.- Si,HyD
NJ. f3i Fine larle lot on Elm street. between
street car lines, 69xlg5, Oae third cash, balance
300
No. ~. Eice lot on Seventh avenue; fine i9ea-
ton. "a bargain. ..--....----..-ssSo